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Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1

Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58
Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • New Model is Sony a3500
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A3000 and Sony TX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A3000 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The A3000 was manufactured 4 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3000 grades versus the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony TX1

 A3000 TX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2009Fresher by 50 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A3000

 TX1 A3000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony TX1

 A3000 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A3000 has got outside measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sony A3000 and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 versus the TX1.

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and TX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A3000 will show greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer A3000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A3000 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
59
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery power (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A3000 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
26
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Sony A3000 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-08-27 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ image Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5456 x 3632 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) 3.00 m
Flash modes Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 411 gr (0.91 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1068 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $398 $350